SATURDAY was full of surprises for both the competitors and the organisers at this year’s Badminton Horse Trials, as the cross country course proved even more challenging than had been anticipated. The Wiltshire-born and based competitors were
Given that Monday evenings are perhaps not a regular time to head out to seek a bite to eat, The Old Ham Tree certainly seemed very popular when we pitched up. This listed village pub and former coaching house had a homely feel as soon as we walked
Studley resident Hazel Eastham is preparing for a six-day sponsored walk across the Scottish Highlands to raise money for defibrillators. Mrs Eastham, of New Road, is part of the Derry Hill and Studley Heartbeat Trust. The group installed two defibrillators
A record number of girls came forward to fight for the chance of being crowned the Royal Wootton Bassett Carnival Queen. Around 40 girls turned out at Longleaze Primary School last Thursday for the chance to win the title of this year’s carnival
An event encouraging parishes to take on defibrillators and giving practical advice on how to use them is being held in Chippenham next Thursday. One Stop Shop for Your Heart has been organised by Alison Butler, rural representative for Chippenham
An original Pewsey Vale Amateur Dramatics Youth Society play is proving to be a hit. Call to Duty was written and directed by Nettie Powell and tells the story of Sam, a teenager whose life turns into a nightmare after his Call of Duty game becomes
Comedian Jenny Eclair, historian David Starkey, former SAS soldier Andy McNab and Scots poet Liz Lochhead are among the top acts headed for Devizes next month. Devizes Festival runs from June 4-22 and the brochure featuring full details of events
Langley Fitzurse School’s bell has rung for the first time in four years, after Kington Langley villagers raised thousands of pounds for its restoration. This time last year, people thought time may have to be called on the 130-year-old bell that
Popular landlords Mark and Harriet Jenkinson have left The George at Sandy Lane in capable hands to pursue careers outside the pub trade. The couple, who have run the pub for more than four years, built up their business by offering good pub food
Children at North Wraxall Pre-school, who were left devastated after two of their planters were stolen over Easter, have been given a reason to smile again by a recycling firm. Thieves made off with the two large wooden planters, which had been
The Crop Circle Information Centre is to move into the Wiltshire Museum in Devizes for the peak summer season. It was based at Woodborough Garden Centre in the Pewsey Vale last summer, when it was visited by at least 5,000 people, the majority
Natwest has announced its intention to close its bank branch on Corsham’s High Street. The bank has confirmed the Pickwick Road branch, which it says has only 45 regular customers a week, will close on July 25. Customers will be able to check
A green Flag accredited Chippenham school is sharing its energy-saving skills through social media. Hardenhuish pupils star in one of three films that explain how to keep track of and keep down energy costs. They were made by Wiltshire Council
A DRY spell of 12 days, followed by above average rainfall, made April significantly wetter than usual. Steeple Ashton-based amateur weatherman Geoff Witts recorded no rain at all from April 8 to 19, but downpours at the end of the month made it
Councillors have given a resounding ‘no’ to proposals to resurface Quakers Walk footpath. Wiltshire councillor Philip Whitehead, portfolio holder for highways, was concerned the path’s gravel surface was prone to becoming flooded and muddy in heavy
Scout veteran Alan Strong is trying to track down the family of First World War soldier David Dougan, after finding a memorial bookmark in a Bible a jumble sale. Mr Strong, 83, of Burbage Road in Easton Royal, found the bookmark in a King James
